The effectiveness of wellness-based classroom guidance in elementary school settings: A pilot study

UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Jane E. Myers, Professor (Creator)
Jose A. Villalba, Assistant Professor (Creator)
Institution
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/

Abstract: A three-session, wellness-based classroom guidance unit was developed based on the Indivisible Self wellness model and presented to 55 students in 5th grade. Participants completed the Five Factor Wellness Inventory, Elementary School Version, before and after the unit. Wellness scores were significantly and positively higher at post-testing for Total Wellness and three of five wellness factors addressed in the guidance sessions (Creative, Social, and Physical Self). Follow-up studies revealed that students with low wellness scores at pretest improved the most. Implications for elementary school counselors are discussed.

Additional Information

Publication
Journal of School Counseling, 6(9)
Language: English
Date: 2008
Keywords
wellness, adolescents, classroom guidance, indivisible self wellness model, elementary school, counselors

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